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Principal Engineer - Regulatory Strategy & Projects
Worldwide, the Volkswagen Group has a long tradition of dramatic innovations. The Volkswagen Group with its headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany is one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe. The Group comprises twelve brands from seven European countries: Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Audi, SEAT, ŠKODA, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, Ducati, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Scania and MAN.
Brief Role Description
Support EEO staff development to create subject matter experts in the emission and battery electric vehicle certification, On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) and road load audit activities; support development of skills and knowledge in a team that is responsible for in region certification, OBD and fuel economy testing; support on-time processing and compliant submission of US and Canadian motor vehicle emission certification applications; support with documentation and enhancement of internal processes; ensure compliance with processes and supports assessments and audits as needed; advise technical staff who certifies vehicles in accordance with statutory emission standards and test procedures to permit sales in the United States and Canada; lead cross brand Certification and OBD technical inquiries from Federal, California and Canadian regulators to ensure on time certification to meet Start of Production; lead, in alignment with EEO’s Lead R-VKO and Group K-VKO, Regulatory Staff (R-VKO) responsible for monitoring and steering of emission certification and fleet compliance related regulations (e.g., emissions testing, criteria emissions); coordinate Fuel Economy Strategy Team and provides interpretation to the Volkswagen organization worldwide of US and Canadian emission certification requirements in collaboration with the Regional Regulations Coordinator (R-VKO); provide strategic guidance to VWGoA’s and VW Group’s Technical Conformity and Strategy teams on fuel economy, certification and fleet compliance. Full-time position; hybrid home- and office-based.
Possible Tasks within this Role
Qualification requirements
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 120 months of experience. Up to 10% domestic and international travel. Experience must have included emission, testing and fuel economy processes; automotive powertrain.
Skills
Volkswagen Group of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, color, gender identity/expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.
This role description is a guideline and does not create contractual rights between the Company and any of its applicants. The Company does not enter into any type of employment contract, implied or written, with its applicants regarding job security.
This Organization participates in E-Verify. We maintain a drug free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Job ID: 28009
Company: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Location: Auburn Hills, MI, US, 48326
Department: Sustainability and Environment
Working Model: Full-time
Contract Type: Unlimited
Remote Working: According to company policy
Posting Date: Aug 12, 2026
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Founded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc., an operating unit of Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VWoA) is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. It is a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. VWoA’s operations in the United States include research and development, parts and vehicle processing, parts distribution centers, sales, marketing and service offices, financial service centers, and its stateof-theart manufacturing facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
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